Tokyo Skytree First Sunrise 2027: Lottery Dates and Price
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You cannot buy this at the door on the morning. Tokyo Skytree’s 初日の出特別営業（2027） sells its ¥11,000 internet ticket by lottery. Miss the November window and the only other ways in are the first-come packages on the same page: hotel stays at Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo (from ¥75,000 for two) or Asakusa Tobu Hotel (from ¥80,000 for two), or a Hato Bus tour at ¥24,000.
Event facts
| Item | Official detail |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday 1 January 2027 (national holiday) |
| Hours | 5:30–7:30 (planned) |
| Entry | 5:30–6:00 recommended; later arrivals may miss sunrise |
| Floors | Tembo Deck 350 m and Tembo Galleria 450 m (free movement between them during the special hours) |
| Capacity | 800 guests |
| Meet | Solamachi Plaza; bring the QR / 2D code |
From 8:00 the tower returns to normal hours. Staying after 7:30 for the Galleria needs a normal Galleria ticket.
Lottery tickets
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Price | ¥11,000 tax in (adults through primary school, same price) |
| Apply | Thu 5 Nov 2026 12:00 – Thu 26 Nov 2026 23:59 |
| Results | Around Tue 1 Dec 2026, by email |
| Online allotment | 580 tickets; max 5 per application |
| Includes | Special entry + ¥1,000 Skytree Shop voucher (shop from 7:00) |
| Free | Ages 5 and under: up to 2 free per group |
| Cancel | No after applying; weather does not trigger a refund |
Apply on the official Skytree ticket flow. A credit card is required; the hold is released if you lose. Debit/prepaid cards may take cash immediately and refund slowly if you lose — Skytree warns this can take up to about two months.
Other small pools exist via hotels and campaigns (for example EX-service member draws). Treat those as extras, not as a substitute for applying to the main lottery while it is open.
Day-of timing
- Reach Solamachi Plaza before 5:30
- Enter by 6:00 if you care about the sun itself
- Special hours end 7:30
- Normal operations from 8:00 on 1–2 January (Skytree’s New Year hours list)
Skytree asks visitors to use public transport. The underground garage opens at 5:00, but special-entry tickets are outside the usual parking validation.
Hotel before a 5:30 entry
If you are not already in Sumida / Asakusa / Kinshicho, New Year’s Eve trains and last rides matter more than the tower. Book the room when you submit the lottery — winning without a bed nearby is a hollow win. You can compare Tokyo hotels on Trip.com. Broader calendar notes: Japan in December and New Year for visitors.
Install a travel eSIM before New Year’s Eve so the entry QR and maps still load at 5 a.m.
FAQ
Do regular Tembo Deck tickets work at 5:30?
No. Only the special-entry ticket for this opening.
What if it is cloudy?
No refund. Skytree states weather can block the view.
Can overseas cards apply?
The official flow needs a credit card. Acceptance of foreign cards is not guaranteed every year — apply early and have a backup payment method.
Is 1 January a holiday?
Yes — New Year’s Day is a national holiday in 2027 (Friday).
What about ordinary New Year visits without sunrise?
Skytree lists expanded hours around year-end; that is a separate product from the 5:30 lottery.
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